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Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The local hockey team lost a forward to Russia, but it is now taking one from them: Tony Salmelainen who plays in the Russian Super League.

The hiring was confirmed today by the Geneva-Servette Hockey Team. Salmelainen, a Finn who has also played with the NHL is 27 years-old, 1m76 and weighs 83 kg.

According to The Globe and Mail, the new winger left his contract in Canada for the Russian league when he was offered more than $1.5 Million to play at the Super League. No word on how much the Eagles have signed him for.

Posted by :: Laila Rodriguez on 20 June 2008 at 15:59 | permalink
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News story, GenevaLunch, 20 June 2008.

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  1. GenevaLunch » Blog Archive » Geneve-Servette beats Davos Says:
    November 19th, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    [...] 6,000 fans cheered the Eagles in their win against HC Davos, 1-0 (0-0 ; 1-0 ; 0-0). Tony Salmelainen scored the only goal of the [...]

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